A 56-year-old woman with severe varicose veins has opted for venous ablation, and the nurse is providing patient education before the scheduled procedure. What instructions should the nurse provide to this patient?
A) Try to limit your activity for the first 10 days to 2 weeks to prevent reoccurrence of your varicose veins.
B) You might experience some pain after the procedure, but this will be managed with ice packs rather than medications.
C) If you notice any bruising in the area, make sure to let someone know because that could be a sign of a serious complication.
D) We'll help you get walking as soon as you sedation has worn off, and you'll continue to gradually increase your activity level.
Question 2
The nurse is supportive of an elderly client's decision to stop further chemotherapy treatments after diagnostic testing shows a recurrence of the malignancy. The basic ethical principle involved is
A) justice.
B) beneficence.
C) autonomy.
D) nondisclosure.
The nurse conducts the health history as the first step in the nursing assessment
Deep venous thrombosis.
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